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Explain six factors that contributed to the formation of political associations in Kenya before 1939.

      

Explain six factors that contributed to the formation of political associations in Kenya before 1939.

  

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Africans organised themselves to fight for the return of their land which had been alienated for European settlers.
The associations offered a forum for the Africans to demand representation in the Legislative Council.
The introduction of the Kipande system limited their movements which was resented by the Africans.
Introduction of taxation was oppressive because it made Africans work for Europeans against their will.
They were meant to work for long hours and yet they received low wages.
Africans were against the introduced forced labour by colonial administrators.
The prohibition of the Africans to grow cash crop denied them participation in economic development of their country.
Racial discrimination practiced by the European created ill-feelings among the Africans.
The limited educational opportunities of the Africans made them to feel inferior.
The desire of Africans to maintain their independence without foreign interferences.
Introduction of the destocking policy.
Undermining African culture.
Mohaissack answered the question on October 6, 2017 at 06:25


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